We plan family adventure outings on the calendar. It creates a sense of expectancy and anticipation for both parents and children alike. This month’s adventure: firearm safety and target shooting, also known to the Van Loo Nation as Plinking! This is part of our Family Adventures Series that I’m doing this year about creating expectation […]
The easiest dress you’ll ever sew! Simply take a girl’s t-shirt as the pattern, 1 yard of fabric, and in less than 45 min you’ll have a simple dress she’ll love to play in. I’m a simple person. Well, at least I’ve grown into one after having four girls, homeschooling, and leading worship, not to […]
With a few simple ingredients, you can serve up a healthier cornbread, made with a bit of your sourdough starter, baked in true form in a rustic cast-iron skillet. There is nothing like home-cooked food. I love nothing more than to have something savory simmering all day on the stove, and hear my children say, […]
It’s that time of year again: seed starts for the spring garden. I always have big dreams and goals! I’m anxious to see what my garden will look like later this year! You know how some people have a green thumb? For some, it can be said they have a black thumb. Me? I like […]
This simple, homemade thick yogurt is made thick because of a secret ingredient. No straining required and made in the Instant Pot makes this a practically hands-free recipe! If frugality (living by means of making things at home instead of buying them at the store, my definition) were a love language, I think it would […]
Having family adventure outings planned on the calendar creates a sense of expectancy and anticipation for parents and children. Here I share how we do that each year, and how fun it is for everyone. “All aboard!” for lifelong bonding and family memories! Do you ever get excited when you plan a vacation or maybe […]
An all-natural, roll-on deodorant that’s toxic-free, doesn’t cause staining, easy DIY, and actually works? SOLD! I share with you how I make my own natural roll-on deodorant with just two ingredients. One thing that I am UBER careful with is what products I bring into my home for personal care use, as well as for […]
The best part of snow days is a cup of healthy hot chocolate. This recipe is simple and doesn’t get any easier than this. Allergy/THM/Keto/Paleo friendly. You choose! My favorite drink – I mean FAVORITE drink – on cold, wintry days and nights is hot chocolate. Seriously, because … C H O C O L […]
Have you forgotten your water kefir grains on a shelf? I have! Let’s revive them and get to making bubbly, water kefir soda again. I’ll show you how I did it. I’ve been making water kefir for several years now. Our family loves the bubbly, soda-like drink. I like serving it to my family because […]
It’s easy to make your very own sourdough starter from scratch. With just two ingredients and a few minutes each day, you’ll have a thriving, bubbly, naturally-wild yeast to use in baked goodies like muffins, cookies, cakes, breads, and more! I love my sourdough starter. I made it from scratch myself about seven years ago. […]